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**Ryan** · 01-13-2012, 09:06 AM

You might remember that the legendary Tom Medley recently lost his '40 coupe in a fire. A group of his pals have gotten together in an effort to raise money and rebuild the car. It's pretty cool to s...

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**JeffreyJames** · 01-13-2012, 09:11 AM

Car/garage fires scare the living shit out of me. We owe a lot to this guy so it only makes sense we pony up and give a little back if we can.

**mctim64** · 01-13-2012, 09:28 AM

My collection isn't very big or very important but I would hate to loose it in a fire. This is a good cause, thanks for sharing. I remember Tom's cartoons long before I knew who he was.

**Mr48chev** · 01-13-2012, 09:41 AM

Ok, is there a specific fund to contribute to or ? I've enjoyed Tom's cartoons and other contributions since I was 11 or 12 years old and picked up my first rod magazine with one of his cartoons in it. I got to spend a memorable thirty or so minutes visiting with him and Tex Smith and enjoying their stories in 1988 at Plesanton where they had a booth set up. We could help a lot just if the majority of active Hambers would give a couple of bucks each to cause.

**nomobux** · 01-13-2012, 09:49 AM

Donation sent for wonderful cause. Also emailed the shop doing the work thanking them. Great stuff and restores a persons faith in mankind.

**nomobux** · 01-13-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr48chev

Ok, is there a specific fund to contribute to or ? I've enjoyed Tom's cartoons and other contributions since I was 11 or 12 years old and picked up my first rod magazine with one of his cartoons in it. I got to spend a memorable thirty or so minutes visiting with him and Tex Smith and enjoying their stories in 1988 at Plesanton where they had a booth set up. We could help a lot just if the majority of active Hambers would give a couple of bucks each to cause.

Sent a pm ..... but I think it was a email .. brain's not workin

Flamin' · 01-13-2012, 10:05 AM

I remember meeting Tom Medley at a show a long time ago before I was old enough to comprehend who he was. My dad showed me his drawings and comics some of his older magazines when we got home. I bet I spent atleast the next 6 months getting in trouble at school for drawing Stroker Mcgurk all over my school note books.

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Originally Posted by Mr48chev

Ok, is there a specific fund to contribute to or ? I've enjoyed Tom's cartoons and other contributions since I was 11 or 12 years old and picked up my first rod magazine with one of his cartoons in it. I got to spend a memorable thirty or so minutes visiting with him and Tex Smith and enjoying their stories in 1988 at Plesanton where they had a booth set up. We could help a lot just if the majority of active Hambers would give a couple of bucks each to cause.

If you go to the link and scroll down about half way through the page, there's a "Donate" button and an address to send checks to if you don't want to do it over the internet.

**blacktopbuddha** · 01-13-2012, 10:30 AM

Donation made from the Alliance Auction account. Thank you to everyone who has pitched in to the auction and especially here to help get Tom's coupe back into road worthy condition.

3rd Gen Hot Rodder · 01-13-2012, 10:47 AM

Ryan, Thanks for sharing this. I had heard about the fire, but was unaware of the rebuild project.
Like many (if not most) on here, I was inspired by Tom's artwork growing up and I am very happy to make a contribution to the effort.

**The37Kid** · 01-13-2012, 10:55 AM

If everyone sent in $19.40 I bet that would be a big help.

**nomobux** · 01-13-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by The37Kid

If everyone sent in $19.40 I bet that would be a big help.

Good one ... wish I'd thot of that. I sent a tich more.

**denis4x4** · 01-13-2012, 11:14 AM

A donation is the least I could do for one of the true icons in this industry.

**olscrounger** · 01-13-2012, 11:23 AM

donation sent--have a bunch of 40 dlx coupe items as well should they need something specific

FritzTownFord · 01-13-2012, 11:27 AM

Hot Rods & Custom stuff is handling most of the build and some major manufacturers are quietly providing parts - it's all about Tom. The build will be covered in Street Rodder magazine and on the HR&CS website.

Tom did not have insurance enough to cover all the loss and he is 91 years old. He's owned that '40 for decades. He lives a modest life since no one gets rich in the hot rod editing or cartooning game.

Even if you can't contribute, I'm sure your kind support will be appreciated by Tom and he will see this thread.

**nomobux** · 01-13-2012, 11:32 AM

Keep the ball rollin fellas.

RDR · 01-13-2012, 11:56 AM

donation sent....hope to see Tom on the road again,soon,in his 40!!
Thanks to all who make that happen

Willy301 · 01-13-2012, 12:02 PM

I love it when the HAMB comes together. I find myself in a financial crisis, but I am with you guys in spirit.

**32STUPRES** · 01-13-2012, 04:34 PM

Just talked to Jack Chisenhall (Vintage Air) and he updated me on the rebuild and the fund...all help is deeply appreciated. Tom is a personal friend of mine and he's holding up super in spite of all this. I'm listing two sites that will make it easier for yall to find the details and a quicker way to donate..Thanks, Joe

http://www.hotrodscustomstuff.com/la...d-project.html

http://www.vintageair.com/medley.asp

redlinetoys · 01-13-2012, 05:06 PM

Fire terrifies me and those photos are scary as hell. Donation made!

Tom Medley's cartoons were ALWAYS a part of my car hobby. Glad to help.

**jdubbya** · 01-13-2012, 05:43 PM

My donation is in, have always appreciated his work, enough to ink it on my arm.

01-13-2012, 09:06 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,606	The Tom Medley Fire... You might remember that the legendary Tom Medley recently lost his '40 coupe in a fire. A group of his pals have gotten together in an effort to raise money and rebuild the car. It's pretty cool to s... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

01-13-2012, 09:11 AM	#2
JeffreyJames Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 15,907	Re: The Tom Medley Fire... Car/garage fires scare the living shit out of me. We owe a lot to this guy so it only makes sense we pony up and give a little back if we can. __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

01-13-2012, 09:28 AM	#3
mctim64 Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California, somewhere just below Fresno. Posts: 4,986	Re: The Tom Medley Fire... My collection isn't very big or very important but I would hate to loose it in a fire. This is a good cause, thanks for sharing. I remember Tom's cartoons long before I knew who he was. __________________ Y-Block Powered Model A Tudor project http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=667198 "it looks just like a Tellafunkin U-47" http://yblockguy.com/

01-13-2012, 09:41 AM	#4
Mr48chev Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Yakima Valley, WA Posts: 15,403	Re: The Tom Medley Fire... Ok, is there a specific fund to contribute to or ? I've enjoyed Tom's cartoons and other contributions since I was 11 or 12 years old and picked up my first rod magazine with one of his cartoons in it. I got to spend a memorable thirty or so minutes visiting with him and Tex Smith and enjoying their stories in 1988 at Plesanton where they had a booth set up. We could help a lot just if the majority of active Hambers would give a couple of bucks each to cause. __________________ Definition of a "work car". One you have to work on all weekend so you can drive it to work the next week.

01-13-2012, 09:49 AM	#5
nomobux Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ellensburg, Wa. USA. Ex Eugene, Or Posts: 415	Re: The Tom Medley Fire... Donation sent for wonderful cause. Also emailed the shop doing the work thanking them. Great stuff and restores a persons faith in mankind. __________________ " I GOTTS NOMOBUX "

01-13-2012, 10:30 AM	#8
blacktopbuddha Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: boogie wonderland, ks Posts: 1,224	Re: The Tom Medley Fire... Donation made from the Alliance Auction account. Thank you to everyone who has pitched in to the auction and especially here to help get Tom's coupe back into road worthy condition. __________________

01-13-2012, 10:47 AM	#9
3rd Gen Hot Rodder Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 382	Re: The Tom Medley Fire... Ryan, Thanks for sharing this. I had heard about the fire, but was unaware of the rebuild project. Like many (if not most) on here, I was inspired by Tom's artwork growing up and I am very happy to make a contribution to the effort. __________________ My old cars are great. But my real treasure is in Heaven http://www.cacklefest.com/Bronson.shtml

01-13-2012, 10:55 AM	#10
The37Kid Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ridgefield, Ct. Posts: 15,685	Re: The Tom Medley Fire... If everyone sent in $19.40 I bet that would be a big help. __________________ Having the project is what makes me happy, finishing it isn't something I think about.

01-13-2012, 11:14 AM	#12
denis4x4 Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,465	Re: The Tom Medley Fire... A donation is the least I could do for one of the true icons in this industry. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Traditional hot rodding is thinking outside the box, not a paint by numbers project". Four Corners Chapter Goldchainer CC

01-13-2012, 11:23 AM	#13
olscrounger Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Roseville Ca Posts: 1,115	Re: The Tom Medley Fire... donation sent--have a bunch of 40 dlx coupe items as well should they need something specific

01-13-2012, 11:27 AM	#14
FritzTownFord Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: TX Hill Country Posts: 958	Re: The Tom Medley Fire... Hot Rods & Custom stuff is handling most of the build and some major manufacturers are quietly providing parts - it's all about Tom. The build will be covered in Street Rodder magazine and on the HR&CS website. Tom did not have insurance enough to cover all the loss and he is 91 years old. He's owned that '40 for decades. He lives a modest life since no one gets rich in the hot rod editing or cartooning game. Even if you can't contribute, I'm sure your kind support will be appreciated by Tom and he will see this thread. __________________ "Yes officer, I have the right to remain silent, but not the ability."

01-13-2012, 11:32 AM	#15
nomobux Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ellensburg, Wa. USA. Ex Eugene, Or Posts: 415	Re: The Tom Medley Fire... Keep the ball rollin fellas. __________________ " I GOTTS NOMOBUX "

01-13-2012, 11:56 AM	#16
RDR Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: LaPine, OR. Posts: 1,130	Re: The Tom Medley Fire... donation sent....hope to see Tom on the road again,soon,in his 40!! Thanks to all who make that happen __________________ if it won't go;force it....if it breaks;it needed replacing anyway ~Goodell log truck shop

01-13-2012, 12:02 PM	#17
Willy301 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Magnetic Springs, Ohio Posts: 1,412	Re: The Tom Medley Fire... I love it when the HAMB comes together. I find myself in a financial crisis, but I am with you guys in spirit. __________________ Fire Fighters find them Hot and leave 'em Wet NSMC Life member www.smallscalecreations.org

01-13-2012, 04:34 PM	#18
32STUPRES Alliance Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Missouri Bootheel Posts: 203	Re: The Tom Medley Fire... Just talked to Jack Chisenhall (Vintage Air) and he updated me on the rebuild and the fund...all help is deeply appreciated. Tom is a personal friend of mine and he's holding up super in spite of all this. I'm listing two sites that will make it easier for yall to find the details and a quicker way to donate..Thanks, Joe http://www.hotrodscustomstuff.com/la...d-project.html http://www.vintageair.com/medley.asp __________________ OLD GUYS RULE!!

01-13-2012, 05:06 PM	#19
redlinetoys Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,084	Re: The Tom Medley Fire... Fire terrifies me and those photos are scary as hell. Donation made! Tom Medley's cartoons were ALWAYS a part of my car hobby. Glad to help. __________________ Bob Redlinetoys www.Fotki.com/redlinetoys/

01-13-2012, 05:43 PM	#20
jdubbya Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: "lovely" Flint, Michigan Posts: 2,397	Re: The Tom Medley Fire... My donation is in, have always appreciated his work, enough to ink it on my arm. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Just keepin' it real for my homies!

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